Compare 15/28 and 24/35
15/28 is smaller than 24/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
24/35 = 24 × 4/35 × 4 = 96/140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 75/140 < 96/140 or 15/28 < 24/35
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